Price Checker / CPT 45384
How much does Colonoscopy W/lesion Removal cost?
CPT 45384 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,950–$2,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,343 is $4,193 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Colonoscopy W/lesion Removal
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center LOS ALAMOS, NY | $15,286 | — | 2734% |
| Meadowview Regional Medical Center MAYSVILLE, KY | $12,901 | — | 2292% |
| Wythe County Community Hospital WYTHEVILLE, VA | $11,064 | — | 1951% |
| Carlinville Area Hospital Carlinville, IL | $2,095 | — | 1577% |
| Southwestern Medical Center Lawton, OK | $5,654 | — | 948% |
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center BROKEN BOW, NE | $4,588 | — | 750% |
| Heart of Texas Healthcare System , TX | $4,873 | — | 713% |
| Klickitat County Public Hospital District No 1 Goldendale, WA | $3,580 | — | 564% |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman , TN | $3,388 | — | 528% |
| Faulkton Area Medical Center Faulkton, SD | $2,843 | — | 417% |
| Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster, TX | $3,500 | — | 354% |
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About Colonoscopy W/lesion Removal
CPT code 45384 refers to colonoscopy w/lesion removal (billing description: "Colonoscopy w/lesion removal"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $203 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $539 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.